What program to convert external HD to EXT3

iba · 07-01-2014 3:03pm #1

Hi,

I want to convert a portable HD to ext3 to use on my Linux based STB (Gigablue).

Would be grateful for suggestions on what program I can use to do this please?

Thanks

Fresh Pots · 07-01-2014 3:05pm

iba wrote: »

Hi,

I want to convert a portable HD to ext3 to use on my Linux based STB (Gigablue).

Would be grateful for suggestions on what program I can use to do this please?

Thanks

EaseUS Partition Manager

White Heart Loon · 07-01-2014 3:06pm

iba wrote: »

Hi,

I want to convert a portable HD to ext3 to use on my Linux based STB (Gigablue).

Would be grateful for suggestions on what program I can use to do this please?

Thanks

http://download.cnet.com/EaseUS-Partition-Master-Free-Edition/3000-2248_4-10863346.html

iba · 07-01-2014 3:39pm

Guys,

I ran that program by clicking the 'format' icon - but it seems to have just formatted half the drive.

What should I do to format the whole drive please.

White Heart Loon · 07-01-2014 3:42pm

Delete all partitions on the disk so you're left with unused space, then try again

iba · 07-01-2014 6:03pm

White Heart Loon wrote: »

Delete all partitions on the disk so you're left with unused space, then try again

Hi,

So I clicked on 'Delete Partition' but not sure what to click next. The 'format' icon is gone (as is the name Samsung). What should I click on next please?

White Heart Loon · 07-01-2014 6:05pm

Highlight it and click create and make a new partition

wiz569 · 07-01-2014 6:05pm

Create a partition on the drive and it will then allow you to format to ext3

iba · 07-01-2014 6:08pm

Woops, forgot to click on 'apply'. So I did that. Mow what do I do, do I click on the 'create' icon?

White Heart Loon · 07-01-2014 6:10pm

iba wrote: »

Woops, forgot to click on 'apply'. So I did that. Mow what do I do, do I click on the 'create' icon?

Yes, create a new partition and then format it to ext3

iba · 07-01-2014 6:12pm

wow, yoiur replies are so fast - much appreciated.

So I click on 'create' and get the below:

Should i type in 'Samsung' as the 'Partition label'?

Do I leave Create as as it is i.e. Logical?

And change File system to ext3?

Is there anything else I should change?

White Heart Loon · 07-01-2014 6:15pm

Label is the name, can be anything. Create as primary

White Heart Loon · 07-01-2014 6:16pm

Manual is here: http://www.partition-tool.com/easeus-partition-manager/help/creating-partitions.htm

iba · 07-01-2014 6:45pm

Guys,

Thanks very much for your help. I think I did it:

What program to convert external HD to EXT3

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